Description: Royals starter Yordano Ventura pitched seven shutout innings in Game 6 of the World Series to help Kansas City force Game 7.

Insight: Ventura seemed extra focus pitching in memory of his late-friend, Oscar Tavares. Ventura wasn't completely sharp as he did walk five batters, but he allowed just three hits. A seven-run second inning certainly helped as well.Game 7 is Wednesday.

Insight: He has pitched in three games during the 2014 Playoffs, and Kansas City has won each game Venura has thrown in. However, during his two starts, Ventura has had one good outing, and one subpar outing. During the ALDS he went seven strong innings, allowing only one run on five hits and one walk, while striking out five. Ventura's start in Game 2 of the ALCS was not as good, as he went 5 2/3 innings, giving up four runs on five hits and three walks, while striking out three. Overall he is 0-0 with a 4.85 ERA, over 13.0 innings of work.

10/18/2014 7:23:00 PM

Description: Royals starter Yordano Ventura will start Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday according to royals.com.

Insight: Ventura left Game 2 of the ALCS with right shoulder tightness, but the Royals are confident he is ready to go. He has a 4.85 ERA in 13 innings this postseason.

Insight: After giving up a three-run homer to Brandon Moss on Tuesday, Ventura came out and pitched a gem. He went seven innings of one-run ball, allowing five hits and one walk, while striking out five. Ventura has some nasty stuff, and it was on display Friday against the Angels.

10/3/2014 9:40:00 AM

Description: Royals Game 2 starter Yordano Ventura was an excellent 8-3 on the road this season.

Insight: Ventura's WHIP is a bit high this season (1.295) due to 69 walks in 183 IP, but he's gotten away with it in the regular season and kept his ERA at a solid 3.20.

10/1/2014 8:57:00 PM

Description: Royals starter Yordano Ventura will start Game 2 of the ALDS against the Angels.

Insight: Even after giving up a three-run homer to Brandon Moss during Tuesday's Wild Card Game, the Royals are showing confidence in the 23-year-old. Jason Vargas will start Game 1 in Los Angeles.

9/23/2014 10:25:00 PM

Description: Royals starter Yordano Ventura pitched seven shutout innings, allowed four hits, struck out six and walked four as Kansas City beat Cleveland, 7-1, on Tuesday.

Insight: Ventura has had trouble with his control all season as he has not pitched a start without a walk since July 20, but other than that, his season has been solid. The 23-year-old is 14-10 with a 3.07 ERA in 179 innings this year. He is also 5-1 with a 1.62 ERA over his last six starts.

Insight: The only blemish was his four walks versus just two strikeouts, but Ventura impressed a day after the Royals lost starter Danny Duffy. Ventura has now won three straight starters to improve to 12-9. He also has a 3.25 ERA.

8/26/2014 5:48:00 PM

Description: Kansas City starter Yordano Ventura has been scratched from his start on Wednesday due to mid-back stiffness, according to Blair Kerkhoff of the KC Star.

Insight: Liam Hendriks will start in his place. The hard-throwing Ventura has had a tremendous rookie season, going 10-9 with a 3.40 ERA, a 1.30 WHIP and 125 Ks in 145 2/3 innings.

8/23/2014 9:35:00 AM

Description: Kansas City starter Yordano Ventura has walked 18 batters over 38 innings in his last six starts, but he's gone 3-1 with a 2.84 ERA, a 1.24 WHIP and 37 Ks in that span.

Insight: Call it effectively wild. Ventura has been striking out batters at a good rate again after fanning just 35 in 59 innings from May 20 to July 20. He struck out 53 batters in 48 2/3 innings in his first eight starts, so the dropoff was unexpected for the young flamethrower. He's quietly gone 10-9 woth a 3.40 ERA, a 1.30 WHIP and 125 Ks. In a normal season, that would be good for Rookie of the Year, but Jose Abreu has had a rookie season for the ages.

7/20/2014 5:11:00 PM

Description: Kansas City starter Yordano Ventura had a rough afternoon Sunday at Boston.

Insight: Ventura walked four, didn't strike out a batter and gave up six runs on nine hits in 4 1/3 innings. The right-hander has struck out just 29 batters in 50 1/3 innings (5.19 K/9) since his elbow scare on May 26. He had a 9.26 K/9 in his first 57 1/3 innings this season.

7/4/2014 10:13:00 PM

Description: Kansas City starter Yordano Ventura lasted 8 1/3 innings and allowed one run on six hits in a win over Cleveland Friday night.

Insight: Since his elbow scare on May 26, Ventura has posted a 2.52 ERA in 39 1/3 innings, but his K/9 in that span was just 4.82 compared to 9.26 in 57 1/3 innings before the issue.

6/17/2014 10:31:00 PM

Description: Kansas City starter Yordano Ventura won his third straight start Tuesday against the Tigers.

Insight: Ventura struck out four batters and allowed three runs on eight hits in seven innings. He seems to have put the elbow discomfort he dealt with at the end of May behind him.

6/11/2014 9:04:00 PM

Description: Kansas City starter Yordano Ventura was in the zone Wednesday against Cleveland.

Insight: Ventura held the Indians to one run in seven innings to pick up his fourth win of the season. He's followed up a four-game losing streak by going 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in his last two starts.

6/5/2014 10:38:00 PM

Description: Royals rookie starter Yordano Ventura (elbow) returned to the rotation Thursday against the Cardinals and allowed two runs on seven hits in six innings

Insight: Ventura was diagnosed with valgus extension overload in his elbow after his last start, but he was back to throwing 97-100 mph Thursday.

6/2/2014 11:29:00 AM

Description: Royals rookie starter Yordano Ventura (elbow) is expected to make his next start on Thursday, according to the Kansas City Star.

Insight: He was diagnosed with a valgus stress overload following his last start, but it looks like he'll miss just one start. He's 2-5 with a 3.45 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 59 Ks in 57 1/3 IP.

5/30/2014 5:33:00 PM

Description: Royals rookie starter Yordano Ventura (elbow) played catch Friday and will throw a light bullpen session Saturday, according to Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star.

Insight: Pitching coach Dave Eiland said Ventura "feels fine." If he gets through Saturday's session, he'll throw a full bullpen on Monday. He was diagnosed with a valgus stress overload following his last start, but he may have to miss only one start.

Insight: The syndrome is a condition in which the repetitive stresses of throwing lead to deterioration in the elbow joint. It could be bad news for Ventura's future, which would be a shame because the 22-year-old's stuff is so electric.

Insight: Ventura exited in the third inning on Monday after allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks in 2 2/3. He averages 96 mph with his fastball, but was throwing just 91 when facing his last batter of the night. He's expected to miss just one or two starts.

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5/26/2014 10:20:00 PM

Description: Royals rookie starter Yordano Ventura will have an MRI on his elbow on Tuesday, according to Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star.

Insight: Ventura exited in the third inning on Monday after allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks in 2 2/3. He averages 96 mph with his fastball but was throwing just 91 when facing his last batter of the night. The official reason the team gave for Ventura's exit is "lateral elbow discomfort."